MVOG118 Female Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Penarth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 28-year-old woman in Penarth, enabling her independent living. The role involves community activities, supervision at home, and driving to engagements.

You will work 9–10 hours a week, evenings and weekends, at £15 per hour, with DBS check and payslip. Applicants must have autism experience, be a driver, and respect privacy.

Qualifications

• Experience of Autism.
• Common Sense.
• Car owner/Driver.
• Proactive approach to support.
• Female only due to personal care.
• Willing to drive outside local area.

Responsibilities

• Transport me to and support access to activities such as arts, swimming, walks, picnics, cinema, theatre and day trips.
• Assist with light meals when at home in the evening.
• Accompany me to the toilet, ensuring privacy as needed while I self-care.
• Provide support to maintain independence and safety in the community.
• Respect boundaries and empower without taking over.

Skills

Autism experience

Common sense

Driver

Proactive

Female only

Willing to drive outside local area

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 28 year old woman living in the Penarth area with my family. I communicate using an AAC device (tablet) but use some words too to help communicate my needs. You will be able to understand me more and more over time. I am sociable, active, happy, independent and strong willed. I love musicians and watching videos on Youtube. I have an eclectic music taste and like anything from the abba to the Prodigy, from classical to pop. I love doing karaoke, even when I don't know all of the words. I enjoy arts and crafts, cooking and playing musical instruments. I like to be busy and like swimming, going for walks on the beach, having picnics and trips to the theatre.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

I am looking for a Personal Assistant who will support me to maintain my independence. I need someone who will support me in the community, assisting me to access activities and keeping me safe at all times. I also require some minimal supervision when at home if required.

HOURS OF WORK

9- 10 hours a week

Mondays 2hours evening 7;00-9:00 pm in Penarth supporting at a local learning disability social group.

Wednesday evening Swimming and spa Cardiff bay 1 hour swim 2 1/2 hours includes changing and transport. Around 7:00-9:00 pm

Friday or Saturday 4-5 hours evening sit in.

RATES OF PAY

£15.00 per hour

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Driving me to and supporting me to access different activities which include:
• Arts and Crafts
• Swimming
• Walks
• Picnics
• Cinema
• Theatre
• Day trips
• Preparing light meals for me if at home in the evening
• Accompanying me to the toilet, although I am able to self-care, I need assistance to ensure I have closed the door.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Experience of Autism
• Common Sense
• Car owner/Driver
• Proactive
• Someone who will support but not take over
• Female only due to personal care
• Willing to drive outside of local area
• Experience with ASD and learning difficulties is preferred.

ABOUT THE JOB

This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIREDExperience of AutismCommon SenseCar owner/DriverProactiveSomeone who will support but not take overFemale only due to personal careWilling to drive outside of local areaExperience with ASD and learning difficulties is preferred.